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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.38, 4,675.74 and 925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.38, 4,675.74 and 925.92 is: 1,388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.38 : 4,675.74 = 925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.38/4,675.74 = 925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.38x = 4,675.74 × 925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.38x = 4,329,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,361.18/3,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.78

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